*This is a sponsored post by Nationwide on open water safety. All opinions are my own. I’m not the best swimmer. In fact, I’m self-taught. Basically, if I jump into the deep end of the pool, I’m not stopping until I reach the other side. Not only that, but my swimming looks funnier than it sounds because my arms flail everywhere as though I am swimming for my life. But not … [Read more...]
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3 Huge Mistakes Husbands Make When They Plan Travel and How They Can Fix It!
We recently ran an informal survey on our Black and Married With Kids Facebook page, and the results were interesting to say the least. We asked what your husband does wrong when he plans the family’s travel. And the ladies didn’t hold back. Let me guess, you’re not surprised, lol. For the sake of husbands everywhere, I’ve curated a few of the top responses and have supplied … [Read more...]
Buy Blacker: 202 Black-Owned Businesses to Support Today!
[tps_header]Complied by Christine St. Vil, Lamar Tyler, Martine Foreman, Vanecia Stevenson and Nina Hemphill Reeder The power of the black consumer dollar is expected to reach $1.4 trillion dollars by the end of 2020. We already represent the largest minority group of consumers, so let's use our power to our advantage. Let's pour our dollars back into our community by … [Read more...]
Enter to Win the BMWK #DiscoverEDEN Beauty Package Giveaway and Discover Your Own Natural Beauty
We are so happy to partner with EDEN BodyWorks™ on the #DiscoverEDEN Beauty Package Giveaway. We will be giving five lucky winners an assortment of products from four of the EDEN BodyWorks™ collections: Peppermint Tea Tree, Jojoba Monoi, Coconut Shea and EDEN Kids. My girls and I personally use items from all four of those collections...so we highly, highly recommend … [Read more...]
You Better Get Yours: BMWK Marriage Cruise Swag Bag Giveaway
[tps_header] We had a super amazing time on the 2016 BMWK Marriage Cruise, 2 weeks ago. This was the second time we took couples with us on Caribbean Cruise to relax, to connect with each other, to connect with other couples, and to work on their marriages. And based on the feedback and the buzz that's still going on Facebook, we all had a ball. And we want to … [Read more...]
9 Non-Beauty, Black-Owned Subscription Boxes That’ll Have You Hype About Checking Your Mail Again
[tps_header]Since subscription hair and beauty boxes such as the uber successful Curl Box first hit the scene, the home delivery box concept has been all the rage since. It's even grown outside the hair and beauty industry. These subscription boxes and memberships give the consumers the ability to try out new trends, products, early-released merchandise and the best of any … [Read more...]
GIVEAWAY: The Huge 2nd Chance Every Husband Can Use with His Wife
While you may be the perfect man for your wife, you are not a perfect man. None of us are. You're going to mess-up and make mistakes. And ideally, your wife is going to forgive you. Some of us have screwed up travel plans, failed to make an important reservation, lost our wedding rings on a trip (guilty as charged) and a host of other missteps, but everyone deserves a … [Read more...]
The Key to Success for This Mom and Daughter Duo is Accountability
Would you trust your 9-year-old child to be the C.O.O. of your company? Well, mom and inventor of GaBBY Bows, Rozalynn Goodwin did. And for good reason. Daughter, Gabrielle Goodwin was not only the inspiration for the company, but the then 5-year-old was the driving force to see the company into fruition. It all started with Rozalynn's Twitter rant, in which she … [Read more...]
Could Laughter Be the Best Medicine for Your Relationships? 5 Reasons We Say Yes
Have you ever come home from a stressful day at work and everything seems to set you off? But suddenly your spouse does something to make you laugh. Then something magical happens; you feel better. But why? Blame science! Over the years, scientists have investigated laughter as an alternative form of medicine. Research finds that when a person laughs, the body releases … [Read more...]
Join us for the #ThanksBaby Father’s Day Twitter Party: Monday June 13th
This is part of a sponsored campaign with P&G Pampers. All opinions are my own. On Monday, June 13, 2016 we are partnering with Pampers to honor dads for just being dads. We want to thank them for all of the amazing things, big and small, they do to help little ones have a better, loving, more fulfilled life. And we're also going to be encouraging all dads to take a … [Read more...]
#ThanksBaby Father’s Day Twitter Party – Official Rules
Official Rules for #ThanksBaby Father's Day Twitter Party No Purchase Necessary to enter or win. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. THIS CONTEST IS IN NO WAY SPONSORED, ENDORSED OR ADMINISTERED BY, OR ASSOCIATED WITH TWITTER (“Twitter”). A Twitter ACCOUNT AND INTERNET ACCESS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY. BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, YOU (“ENTRANT” OR “YOU”) MUST AGREE TO THESE … [Read more...]
4 Easy Ways Fathers Can Promote Leadership with Their Kids, Starting this Weekend
I'm a father; I'm a husband; I'm a leader. All three of those statements are true and they don't take away from my wife's ability to be a mother, a wife, and a leader too. But in order to be the best husband and father that I can be, I have to be a great leader. The success of my family depends on my ability to confidently lead, to communicate, and to work well with my wife … [Read more...]
BMWK’s Ultimate 2016 Summer Listening List… We’ve Got the Whole Family Covered
Readers are leaders! And yes I am a reader… and a listener. Let me explain. I love books and the ability they have to make me better…better in my business, better in my marriage, even better in my life. My wife, Ronnie, reads to escape into other worlds. Our kids are different, they read to learn and laugh. But, no matter why you read, you have to admit that reading … [Read more...]
Parents Wake UP! 5 Shocking Facts You Need to Know about the Music Your Kids Are Listening To!
Does your kid's playlist truly match your family values? In all honesty, does yours? If your kids spend any time listening to today’s most popular songs on the radio then, you definitely need to know what a study of the most popular 279 songs says they are hearing. Here are 5 shocking facts that you need to know about the music your kids are listening to: Fact #1: Kids … [Read more...]
Recipe: Delicious Holiday Casserole with Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage that Even the Kids Can Make
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, the kids are fully focused on Christmas morning. And there are two major events at our house on Christmas morning: opening the gifts and eating Christmas Breakfast. And for the last 5 years, the kids have been preparing Christmas breakfast with Grandma. But this year, even Grandma will get a break....because we've found a great Sausage … [Read more...]